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Ernesto Villegas
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| 2nd Head of Government of the Venezuelan Capital District | |
| In office October 13, 2014 – May 26, 2015 |
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| President | Nicolás Maduro |
| Preceded by | Jacqueline Faría |
| Succeeded by | Juan Carlos Dugarte |
| Minister of State for the Revolutionary Transformation of Greater Caracas | |
| In office December 2013 – 2015 |
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| President | Nicolás Maduro |
| Preceded by | Francisco de Asís Sesto Novas |
| Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information | |
| In office October 4, 2016 – November 3, 2017 |
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| President | Nicolás Maduro |
| Preceded by | Luis José Marcano Salazar |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Rodríguez |
| In office October 13, 2012 – August 4, 2013 |
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| President | Hugo Chávez (2012–2013) Nicolas Maduro (2013) |
| Preceded by | Andrés Izarra |
| Succeeded by | Delcy Rodríguez |
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| Born | 29 April 1970 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Political party | United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) |
| Spouse | Klara Aguilar Vásquez |
| Alma mater | Central University of Venezuela |
Ernesto Emilio Villegas Poljak is a journalist, politician, and writer from Venezuela. He has held important roles in the Venezuelan government. He is known for his work in media and public service.
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Early Life and Family Background
Ernesto Villegas was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1970. He is the youngest of eight children. His siblings include Mario, Vladimir, Alice, Clara, Esperanza, Tatiana, and Asia.
Parents and Their Influence
His father, Cruz Villegas, was a strong leader in trade unions. He was a communist and was sent to the Amazon jungle during the time of the Marcos Pérez Jiménez dictatorship. Cruz Villegas also led the United Workers of Venezuela (CUTV).
Ernesto's mother, Maja Poljak, was from Zagreb, Croatia (which was then Yugoslavia). She was Jewish and a social activist. She was also a photographer and a communist.
Education and Journalism Career
Ernesto Villegas studied journalism at the Central University of Venezuela. This education helped him start his career in media.
Working in Media
He worked for several newspapers, including Economía Hoy, El Nuevo País, and El Universal. He also worked for Quinto Día.
Villegas was involved in television too. He worked on shows like En Confianza, Despertó Venezuela, and Toda Venezuela for Venezolana de Televisión. He also served as the editor for the newspaper Ciudad Caracas.
Public Service and Political Roles
Ernesto Villegas has held several important positions in the Venezuelan government. These roles show his dedication to public service.
Key Government Positions
From October 2012 to August 2013, he served as the Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information. This job involved managing how the government shared information with the public.
Later, in December 2013, he became the Minister of State for the Revolutionary Transformation of Greater Caracas. This role focused on improving the Caracas area.
From October 2014 to May 2015, Villegas was the Head of Government for the Venezuelan Capital District. This position is like being the mayor for the capital city region.
See also
In Spanish: Ernesto Villegas (periodista) para niños
